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Title: Prohibits the National Security Agency from Collecting Records Under the PATRIOT Act

Vote Result

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Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to adopt an amendment to HR 2397 that repeals the authority for the blanket collection of records authorized by the PATRIOT Act.

Highlights:

Prohibits funds appropriated by this bill from being used to execute a Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court order unless the order specifies that it is limited in the collection of any tangible things related to the individual under investigation including telephone numbers dialed, telephone numbers of incoming calls, and the duration of calls.